Up there! Gray hair! Grim stare! Beware . . . Dropbear!A humorous and heartfelt picture book perfect for 2 to 5 year olds, this rhyming romp through the outback teaches preschoolers and their grown-ups that things aren’t always as they seem, and that all creatures deserve the benefit of the doubt.Hold your breath and count to three as woodland creatures share spooky stories about Dropbear, the rumored meanie who lives way up in an old gum tree. But when one little birdie decides to investigate the truth, it turns out that maybe Dropbear just wants . . . something special.Perfect for repeat read-alouds, this playful rhyming story will have readers dropping in for more Dropbear.

What happens when you’re feeling upset? Grandma shows Emma how to say goodbye to being grumpy in this sweet and sensitive social emotional picture book.A must-read for preschoolers and kindergarteners who are often caught up in their feels.Emma is spending the afternoon with her grandmother, but she’s very grumbly. That’s because she didn’t get to go to the pirate party with her brother and now she feels left out.Grandma shows Emma how to draw your grumbles. Then how to take your grumble drawing and fold it into a boat. They take their boats out to the water and say goodbye to their grumbles forever.Once they let go of their grumbly feelings, a different type of grumble makes them realize something: it’s time for lunch! A gentle and loving social-emotional learning story for little ones learning to navigate their feelings.

A girl discovers that music helps her to cope with the buzzing in her ear The buzz is constant and distracting, but no one else seems to hear it. It’s as if a bee has chosen the girl’s ear as its home. She tries to make it go away, but the buzzing is relentless–and the more it buzzes, the lonelier she feels. When a doctor diagnoses the girl with tinnitus, a condition that’s incurable, it seems all hope is lost. Then, the girl discovers an old music box in her attic. Magically, listening to the music quiets the buzz and helps her to cope with her condition. With music as her constant companion, she’s able to stay resilient, even on the toughest days. Based on the author’s own battle with hearing loss and tinnitus, this inspirational story uses spare text and charming illustrations to connect with anyone dealing with sudden change.

A confident tiger proves that you don’t have to conform to the expectations of others A young boy knows his pet tiger, Imran, is awesome. The only problem is that Imran doesn’t look like a tiger. To show off his cool pet and impress the other kids, the boy tries to “fix” Imran’s appearance by painting him orange and giving him zig-zag stripes. But Imran won’t play along. Instead of accepting the changes, Imran stays true to himself and insists, “You can’t tame a tiger.” Imran knows he’s a tiger, even if he doesn’t fit the tiger image that his friend has in his mind. Eventually, the boy realizes that his mistake was forcing Imran to be anything other than exactly who he is. This humorous and profound story combines narrative text, dialogue bubbles, and expressive art to remind readers that you don’t have to change the unique things about yourself to be accepted and remarkable.

“Extraordinary…An unforgettable encounter that will spark a lifelong fascination.” — Kirkus Reviews (STARRED REVIEW) The amazing migration of humpback whales, explored through lyrical language, fascinating infographics, and colorful art. Come meet the humpback whales: we’ll travel with them from the Antarctic to the Colombian Pacific, back where they were born. Let’s learn about how their fins help them swim, how long they can live, why and how they sing, how their calves grow up, and how they fit into the baleen whale family. As we migrate with these marine mammals, we’ll discover the joy of sharing our planet with these incredible creatures. Created in collaboration with humpback whale researchers, this browsable book welcomes readers to follow the animals for their full adventure or enjoy a few intriguing facts along the way. Journey of the Humpbacks is the perfect read for aspiring marine biologists, avid whale-watchers, and anyone who’s ever dreamed of diving beneath the waves.

For fans of The Night Gardener and Larf, this is a charming picture book about a mischievous giant who only comes out a night. Not everyone believes in the Giant. After all, he only comes out at night when everyone in the village is asleep. But those who believe see signs of him in the morning, such as benches stacked into a tower or roofs that have changed overnight. One child claims to have seen him using cars as roller skates! No one’s sure where the Giant goes during the day or who he really is. But they do know he’ll be back again soon for more mischievous play! This perfect bedtime story captures the enchantment of nighttime and the childlike mystery of what goes on after you fall asleep.

“A quiet yet masterfully rendered reminder that decency is always worth the hassle.” — Kirkus Reviews (STARRED REVIEW) “A marvelous English-language debut in an emotionally urgent story…a moving work about a small, essential act of kindness.” –Publishers Weekly (STARRED REVIEW) A resonant reminder to make the time to be kind, set in the bustling city of Seoul. One rainy morning, the Seogang Bridge hums with traffic–and in between the cars is a tiny kitten. People mutter to themselves, but no one wants to stop or slow down. The raindrops pelt the road; the cars screech and honk; the kitten mews. Finally one car pulls over… With atmospheric art by acclaimed illustrator Myungae Lee, Late Today asks readers to choose compassion in the midst of busyness. This stirring story is perfect for cat lovers, city dwellers, and anyone who’s ever lost themselves in the rush of life.

A fun 21st-century take on the classic fisherman parable from Barroux. Cow is enjoying lying under an apple tree, watching the clouds, when Pig happens by. Looking at all the apples on the tree, Pig begins to spin an elaborate and ever-expanding tale about how Cow could pick and sell the apples and build a multinational food company – becoming the richest cow in the world! Cow listens patiently. But what comes next after fame and fortune? Cow shows Pig she’s got a much better plan! This fantastical, slyly humorous story will enchant readers while encouraging them to consider what really makes people happy.

A stunning picture book about the interconnectedness of life and the power of storytelling to bring us together, new from award-winning artist Todd Stewart An explorer and a robot are traveling the universe in their spaceship, when their engine malfunctions and they crash-land on an unknown planet. How will they fix their ship? Will they ever explore again? And who are the strange light-filled creatures who are beckoning to them? As they meet the planet’s life-forms, the duo realizes that they are the strange creatures here–and that they can all work together to repair the spaceship and clean up the crash site. As they work, they share stories with the planet’s inhabitants, forging a connection that makes even the distant stars seem closer. Told from multiple perspectives, this unique story invites readers to consider the ways in which we’re all connected. Lyrical text and out-of-this-world screen-printed and digital artwork invite readers into a rich universe to explore.

In this charming debut, a feather from a red-tailed hawk finds its home in a little girl’s dreamcatcher When a gust of wind blows a feather off a flying red-tailed hawk, it marks the beginning of that feather’s quest to find a new home. The feather ends up in a squirrel’s nest, a woman’s hat, and atop a sandcastle–but none of these spots feel right. Soon, the feather is picked up by a little girl who lovingly takes it home to join two other feathers as part of a special craft project. When the project is complete, the reader discovers that the feather has found its home in a dreamcatcher. Bright illustrations bring young readers along on this lost feather’s search for purpose, and the heartwarming conclusion weaves in a tribute to an Indigenous cultural object.